KING TUT

8 Fascinating Facts About Howard Carter

It’s been a century since Howard Carter discovered the tomb of an obscure Egyptian pharaoh named Tutankhamen, kicking off a period of Egyptomania and a fascination with the pharaoh that endures to this day.

Can You Solve the 5 Brainteasers in This King Tut Puzzle?

This pyramid puzzle retraces Howard Carter's footsteps in honor of the 100th anniversary of King Tut's discovery.

'Tutankhamun & The Golden Age Of The Pharaohs' Exhibition - Press View

15 Pharaonic Objects Buried in Tut's Tomb

Tut's tomb was stuffed to the brim with thousands of objects meant to make his afterlife eternally posh.

Many on Howard Carter’s (pictured) team fell victim to King Tut’s curse—though Carter himself was spared.

9 Victims of King Tut's Curse (And One Who Should Have Been)

When King Tut's tomb was discovered in 1922, some believed the Egyptian pharaoh unleashed a powerful curse upon all who dared to disturb his eternal slumber.

The burial mask of Egyptian King Tutankhamun.

20 Surprising Facts About King Tutankhamun

If you can only name one Egyptian pharaoh, it’s likely King Tut. Tutankhamun made history as the youngest known monarch to preside over the ancient Egyptian empire—but that wasn’t his only claim to fame.

King Tut’s modern discovery was not without controversy.

9 Controversies Surrounding King Tut

King Tut’s excavation, legacy, and life remain far from settled.

The Rivals Who Cracked the Code of Ancient Egypt’s Hieroglyphs

Following the discovery of the Rosetta Stone, two scholars battled each other to decipher the mysterious Egyptian writing system.

Colonizers did not let the dead rest in peace.

9 Strange Uses for Ancient Egyptian Mummies

In centuries past, mummies were put to a variety of inventive uses: art, commerce, science, entertainment, and possibly even paper making.

King Tut's death remains an unsolved mystery.

How Did King Tut Die?

History's most famous child ruler was also the result of inbreeding, which sure didn't help his longevity much.

A piece found in the grave goods of Hatshepsut displayed at National Museum of Antiquities in The Netherlands.

The Rise of Hatshepsut, Egypt’s First Great Female Pharaoh

Hatshepsut seized the reins of power and never let go.

We know a lot about Ancient Egypt, but some things (like hieroglyphs) aren't as clear as you might have thought.

6 Misconceptions About Ancient Egypt

Find out the real deal behind mummies, the truth behind the Sphinx’s nose, and how King Tut probably met his end.

Golden funerary mask of King Tut at the Egyptian Museum.

10 Ways King Tut Influenced Pop Culture

From Steve Martin's 'Saturday Night Live' song to 'The Mummy' movies, King Tut has had an eventful afterlife.